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So you're saying it's possible then? And yes, I mean after I pay SpaceX a large sum of money to get me up into orbit. Hovering with these would definitely be a

by mabbo 10y ago

So you're saying it's possible then? And yes, I mean after I pay SpaceX a large sum of money to get me up into orbit. Hovering with these would definitely be a bit overbudget. I guess my question is whether a few micronewtons per kw adds up to a viable means to travel in space, or is it more like just enough to keep the satellite in orbit indefinitely?

danbruc 10y ago
Once you have your spacecraft in orbit around Earth, you only have to overcome the the remaining drag of the upper atmosphere, the solar wind in case you are going towards the sun and maybe a couple of other [small] effects I am missing. But once you have enough trust to not slow down due to those effects, it just becomes a matter of time. Keep circling Earth, accelerating with whatever tiny surplus trust you have available and eventually you will reach escape velocity and off you go.